The Press Complaints Commission is an independent organisation set up in 1991 to ensure that British newspapers and magazines follow the letter and spirit of an ethical Code of Practice dealing with issues such as inaccuracy, privacy, misrepresentation and harassment. Most complaints are resolved directly by editors to the satisfaction of those complaining. The Commission adjudicates formally on the remainder, with all critical adjudications published in full by the publications involved. Here you will find some useful links along with all our stories about PCCc cases.
April 15, 2013
Regional daily apologises over “hooligan” slur
Newspaper story branded wrong set of fans
March 12, 2013
Newspaper story ‘forced me to change child’s name’
Plus: Round-up of recently resolved PCC cases
February 22, 2013
Newspaper rapped for use of subterfuge in undercover exposé
Weekly used subterfuge to gather evidence
February 20, 2013
Salmond complains over Scottish daily’s windfarm story
Plus: Round-up of PCC cases involving regional newspapers
January 18, 2013
Council manager’s complaint against newspaper rejected
Newspaper claimed town hall official jumped housing queue
January 15, 2013
Weeklies apologise to NHS bosses over petition
Plus other recently resolved PCC cases involving local newspapers
January 11, 2013
Watchdog rejects harassment claim against regional daily
Wife of police officer who admitted sex assaults complained over privacy
January 9, 2013
Weekly newspaper rapped over inaccurate fraud story
PCC ruled against paper on story about housing association
January 7, 2013
Under-threat PCC reveals high public satisfaction scores
Commission publishes survey results from complainants
January 4, 2013
Weekly forced to apologise over clarification
Councillor made second complaint to press watchdog
November 27, 2012
PCC rejects complaint over Facebook injuries photo
Man complained after weekly paper reported on assault
November 23, 2012
Regional publishing boss appointed to PCC
Publishing director is one of two regional press representatives
November 6, 2012
Weekly apologises after naming tragic teenager
Plus: Round-up of recent PCC cases involving regional newspapers
November 1, 2012
Weekly rapped over excessive details of man’s suicide
PCC stresses details must be limited to avoid copycat deaths
October 18, 2012
Weekly forced to backtrack over ‘gypsies’ claim
Plus: Full round-up of recent PCC cases affecting the regional press









